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Back Then - Argument over a dime leads to shotgun death in 1943

Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 3:39 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 3:39 p.m.

From the Star News archives

100 years ago

July 1, 1913: In 1913, the Civil War was only 50 years in the past and there were many Civil War veterans still alive. The anniversary of Gettysburg was given prominent play on the front page under the headlines, "Gettysburg the Mecca of the Armies of Peace – Veterans of the Blue and Gray mingle fraternally on historic battlefield where fifty years ago today they struggled for supremacy."

July 2, 1913: With simple but booming ceremony, impressive withal, Hon. George Rountree, of Wilmington, one of the most learned lawyers in the State, was inducted into the office of Judge of Superior Court of the new Eighth Judicial District.

July 10, 1913: Dr. W.C. Galloway desires a correction of the impression that he has removed to Southport for the Summer.

70 years ago

July 1, 1943: In World War II Wilmington, it seems there was a shortage of everything except people. The Star noted that 10,000 gallons of milk were consumed daily in Wilmington, compared with 2,000 gallons a day pre-war, and that the demand was outstripping the available supply. A local dairy executive said that the problem was due not to an actual shortage of milk, but rather labor needed to process and deliver it.

July 25, 1943: An argument over an alleged10-cent overcharge in taxi fare resulted in the shotgun death of a 19-year-old cab driver and Joseph Dewey Hinson, 26, a shipyard worker, was being held on a murder charge. Milton Buster Jackon Jr., a native of Wilmington and employee of the Coastal and Victory Cab Co., died from a 12-gauge shotgun blast after arguing with Hinson in front of the passenger's Lake Village home. Jackson said they argued over the fare and that Hinson pulled a tire jack from his car and threatened him. Jackson said he retrieved a shotgun from his house and ordered Hinson to leave. Jackson said Hinson attacked him with the jack and he shot him.

50 years ago

July 3, 1963: Pickard's Sporting Goods founder Eugene R. Pickard died at age 84. He founded the business in 1900 and retired in 1948. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

July 4, 1963: Ever wonder when that jetty at the south end of Wrightsville Beach was built? "The Corps of Engineers has given final approval to the construction of a jetty it hopes will stabilize Masonboro Inlet." The project included a jetty on the north end of Masonboro Island also, but only the Wrightsville jetty was approved, at a price of $1 million.

Contact Scott Nunn at Scott.Nunn@StarNewsOnline.com or 1003 S. 17th St., Wilmington, N.C., 28402. See the Back Then archive at StarNewsOnline.com/backthen.

<p><i>From the Star News archives</i></p><p><b>100 years ago</b></p><p>July 1, 1913: In 1913, the <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/TOPIC9951"><b>Civil War</b></a> was only 50 years in the past and there were many Civil War veterans still alive. The anniversary of Gettysburg was given prominent play on the front page under the headlines, "Gettysburg the Mecca of the Armies of Peace – Veterans of the Blue and Gray mingle fraternally on historic battlefield where fifty years ago today they struggled for supremacy."</p><p>July 2, 1913: With simple but booming ceremony, impressive withal, Hon. George Rountree, of Wilmington, one of the most learned lawyers in the State, was inducted into the office of Judge of Superior Court of the new Eighth Judicial District.</p><p>July 10, 1913: Dr. W.C. Galloway desires a correction of the impression that he has removed to Southport for the Summer.</p><p><b>70 years ago</b></p><p>July 1, 1943: In World War II Wilmington, it seems there was a shortage of everything except people. The Star noted that 10,000 gallons of milk were consumed daily in Wilmington, compared with 2,000 gallons a day pre-war, and that the demand was outstripping the available supply. A local dairy executive said that the problem was due not to an actual shortage of milk, but rather labor needed to process and deliver it.</p><p>July 14, 1943: Continuing the shortage theme – among "badly needed items" were bobby pins, steel wool for cleaning dishes, safety pins, toilet tissue, razor blades, fans, irons, refrigerators and washing machines.</p><p>July 25, 1943: An argument over an alleged10-cent overcharge in taxi fare resulted in the shotgun death of a 19-year-old cab driver and Joseph Dewey Hinson, 26, a shipyard worker, was being held on a murder charge. Milton Buster Jackon Jr., a native of Wilmington and employee of the Coastal and Victory Cab Co., died from a 12-gauge shotgun blast after arguing with Hinson in front of the passenger's Lake Village home. Jackson said they argued over the fare and that Hinson pulled a tire jack from his car and threatened him. Jackson said he retrieved a shotgun from his house and ordered Hinson to leave. Jackson said Hinson attacked him with the jack and he shot him. </p><p><b>50 years ago</b></p><p>July 3, 1963: Pickard's Sporting Goods founder Eugene R. Pickard died at age 84. He founded the business in 1900 and retired in 1948. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.</p><p>July 4, 1963: Ever wonder when that jetty at the south end of Wrightsville Beach was built? "The Corps of Engineers has given final approval to the construction of a jetty it hopes will stabilize Masonboro Inlet." The project included a jetty on the north end of Masonboro Island also, but only the Wrightsville jetty was approved, at a price of $1 million.</p><p><i></p><p>Contact <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/topic61"><b>Scott Nunn</b></a> at Scott.Nunn@StarNewsOnline.com or 1003 S. 17th St., Wilmington, N.C., 28402. See the Back Then archive at StarNewsOnline.com/backthen.</i></p>